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Astronomy centers for Microsoft Word
Space Science Lab Station Activity Bundle - Engaging, Hands-on Activities
This bundle includes 7 Space Lab Station Activities.If you're looking to provide a great learning experience for your students and save a little money as well, you've come to the right place. Do you use Science Centers in your classroom? These would be perfect.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Buyer Comments: - "Used this today and my freshman LOVED it! The lesson provides opportunities for the students to both be creative and demonstra
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6th - 10th
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Should We Bring Planet Pluto Back?
This reader's theater is for a small group of 4. In it, Olivia believes that Pluto should be reclassified a planet again. Sam thinks it should be kept as a dwarf planet. The evidence is discussed and students are left with the decision. When this reader’s theater is over, students write a response stating their opinion and using evidence. I wrote this one because my students enjoyed debating it became a good way to get interest built up for an argumentative paper. I use all of my Reader's Theate
Stars and Planets - compare/contrast sort
This is a great activity to have students compare/contrast the stars and planets.
I suggest downloading my Stars and Planets power point and/or FREE study guide as it will have all the information there that they need!
Stars and Planets power point: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Stars-and-Planets-Powerpoint-1569873
Stars and Planets FREE note taking guide:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Stars-and-Planets-Power-Point-NOTES-1569887
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3rd - 5th
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Experience the Moon Phases Discovery Lab
Students create and actually see the moon phases as they change the alignment between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. You only need the following supplies (styrofoam balls, popcicle sticks or sharpened pencils, and a light without a lamp shade) as seen in the picture, along with the Lab Sheet I have created to go with this hands-on activity. Could be a 1 or 2 day activity. Answer Key included. Very easy to set up and do. My students love this-as do I. Thanks and enjoy!
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1st - 6th
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Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors - Small Group Reader's Theater
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. It is to help explain what comets, meteors, and asteroids are. In the script, Brian is supposed to have written a report about Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids but he hasn’t been working on it. He thinks that all of them are space rocks. His friends help him out and explain the differences between them. I write small group reader's theaters so they will work better in centers and to avoid having long wait times between student's li
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4th - 7th
Exploring Constellations: Watercolor Art and Science Project
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the cosmos with our captivating lesson plan, 'Exploring Constellations: A Watercolor Art and Science Project'! Perfect for 4th to 6th grade classrooms, this comprehensive resource seamlessly blends science and art to ignite curiosity and creativity while engaging families in the learning process.In this hands-on project, students dive into the fascinating world of constellations, learning about their historical significance and scientific wonders. They'
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4th - 6th
ScienceSaurus - The Solar System
Use the questions to guide students independently through the ScienceSaurus pages on The Solar System.
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4th - 5th
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Constellation - Create Your Own
Students create their own constellation. Name it, describe it, and explain it. Fun activity when you are teaching about space and constellations. On the back, have stents draw their constellations.
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3rd - 6th
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Read to Learn - Lunar Eclipses - Introductory Earth Science and Astronomy
This reading introduces students to lunar eclipses as well as different types of eclipses (total, annular, and partial) Students are provided short paragraphs about lunar eclipses and are provided models to aid their understanding. Ample space is provided to allow students to interact with the text by circling / boxing / underlining key ideas. One suggestion for use is to provide students sticky notes to practice asking a question for each paragraph. The question should then be answered by r
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5th - 8th
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ScienceSaurus - Earth and its Moon
Use these questions to guide students through the ScienceSaurus pages on Earth and its Moon.
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4th - 5th
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Black Hole Scavenger Hunt
This product is a scavenger hunt related to black holes. It can be used in a space unit, astronomy, etc. Students can use this to deepener their knowledge in a quick way.
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3rd - 6th
Elliptical Orbit Lab
General materials from your drawer and Voila !!!Elliptical orbit lab !
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6th - 9th
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Black Hole Facts
This product offers a variety of facts about black holes. It can be used in a variety of ways. I post them in the hall and class for students to use during our Space Unit.
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3rd - 6th
Rotation vs. Revolution Worksheet
This activity dives into the differences between rotation and revolution. The differences in the motions are discussed as well as what may happen to the Earth if their speeds were to change. The motions of other planets will be analyzed which will lead into further discussions. A YouTube video link is included so that students may visualize these motions before the lesson.This resource may be used by lower grades but contains higher order thinking with some of the guided questions. You may e
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6th - 12th
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Solar System Scale Model
Great activity for showing the actual size of the solar system. Students will do some investigation about the solar system and then create a scale model of the solar system on register paper. Document is completely editable for you to make changes as needed for your classroom. Materials needed: This activity page and register/receipt paper. I found some on Amazon or at Walmart for a low price.
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5th - 8th
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Day versus Night: The Sun and The Rotating Earth
This National and State aligned 18 page lesson plan is an in-depth, hands-on and interactive lesson that give students a real life experience with an abstract concept of the earths rotation around the sun, causing us to experience day and night. This is lesson was a huge success with my own students. It incorporates whole group, small group, and individual work. There are 7 appendices attached including worksheets, rubrics, checklists, and differentiation. The preview is only a small look at
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3rd - 6th
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ScienceSaurus - The Moon
Use these questions to guide students independently through the ScienceSaurus pages on the Moon and the phases.
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4th - 5th
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Estes Rocket Experiment Form
This is a form that can be used in conjunction with launching an Estes Rocket in which the students can use math to determine the height of the launch, the speed in MPH, and how long it would take our rocket to reach space if it were to continue on its journey.
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5th - 8th
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Midnight on the Moon Worksheets (Magic Tree House #8)
This is a collection of 10 worksheets for the Magic Tree House book, Midnight on the Moon, by Mary Pope Osborne. Each sheet corresponds to a chapter in the book and features chapter-specific wordlists and drawing or critical thinking and connection questions. This collection would be perfect for a book club, earth/planetary science read aloud or a guided reading setting, as a center, early-finishers sheet or homework.
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1st - 4th
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Student Packet for The Magic Tree House Research Guide on Space
Is your class reading "The Magic Tree House Research Guide on Space", or are you doing space exploration? If so, this is the packet for you. The packet goes chapter by chapter with the Magic Tree House book and has a variety of activities. Why make your own packet when you can have this one for such a cheap price.
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2nd - 4th
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Protist Characteristics Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a great way for students to conceptually organize important characteristics about the four main protists: Amoebas, Paramecium, Volvox, Euglena. It summarizes the main characteristics of each protists: How do they move? How do they get their energy? Prokaryote or Eukaryote? Where do they live? How do they get rid of their waste? How do they reproduce? Single-celled or Multicelluar? Special Features? It can be used as a formatve assessment or a quiz or an exit ticket or
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5th - 9th
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Viva La Revolution! Viva La Rotation! Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater intended for 4 students. It was written to help students understand about the rotation and revolution of the Earth and how they differ. The plot states: Joshua wasn’t paying attention when Mrs. Whitesides was talking about the Earth revolving in space and figured that revolution meant a war with aliens. Christina and Lidia try to set him straight and explain the difference between rotation and revolution. It isn’t until Samuel and Joshua actually try to rot
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3rd - 6th
Earth's Place in Space Trifold
Students will explain how Earth's rotation causes day and night. Students will identify what causes seasons to happen, as well as what causes constellations to change and appear to move. Students will use content vocabulary to summarize what they have learned.
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3rd - 5th
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Astronomy Unit Station Activities
This 5th/6th/7th grade astronomy unit activity includes:
*a 24 page student activity book with 6 station activities, a group vocabulary assignment, an individual project and a pre/post assessment
*a 26 page teacher guide with instructions, answer keys, rubrics and more
By completing 6 station activities, students will learn about the planets, the phases of the moon, weight/mass/gravity, what causes the seasons and other objects in the solar system. The stations require 30-45 minutes each and i
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5th - 7th
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